The Girls!

Here are a couple of pictures from the other day.

Crazy Ali.

My too sweet girls. They really do love each other, even though they are fighting like crazy these days.

Emily trying hard not to smile.

Dance Camp

Last weekend Ali had a dance camp at Davis High School. It was kind of an interesting experience. She was in a very odd mood and just kept doing off the wall things. Here are the videos of the dances that they learned in a three hour time period.

For the next dance the teacher that tought it to them had to catch a flight, so he wasn't there. They had a hard time remembering it so some of the kids did their own moves.

Ali says that this dance was her favorite.

This last one if by far my favorite. She was up on the bleachers with her friend Olivia and they were just going to down with some of their own dance moves.
It also demonstrates her mood a little that day.

Parade Routine

Since no one really got to see the parade dance routine in action, here it is when they were practicing at practice. Pardon all the background conversation.

Pool Party

We had a fabulous pool party with the Heieie's the last night that they were here. It was so fun and the kids had a blast playing in the pool and at the park.

Emily having a little bubble action in the pool.

Silly Kate would not crack a smile for me. She was not appreciating the picture taking.

Ryan throwing Kate in the air.

Sweet Jump Kate!

Emily and Kate were the only ones who cooperated for a group photo.

Silly Abby!

Emily and Jake

Ali being silly.

Nana Sue got some really good shots of Emily, at least she is 1/2 cracking a smile.

Ellie, the kids loved playing with cups and bottles in the pool. As long as they did not drink the water everything was grand.

Ali and Kate climbing up the spiderweb.

Ali upside down.

The whole gang. Peg, Sue, Leo, Kelly and Danielle.

I got my mom's camera, so here are some pictures that she captured from Peg's Birthday party.

Sweet Ellie playing outside with the crazy kids.

All the silly cousins.

Ellie, Em and half of Jadon.

Miah and Emily, plus Jadon's backside. It was so fun to get all the kids together. If only we would have gotten baby Jacob in the photo's before he left.

The Roadhouse!

On Peggy's Birthday she was sweet enough to have us all join her at the Roadhouse for her B-Day dinner. The kids had a blast playing in the booth and eating rolls. It was really sweet of Peggy to pick a restraunt that the children love so much.

Ali's play date with Dad!

On Saturday I went and ran some errands with Nana and Emily. Matt and Ali stayed home and played. This apparently is what happens when no one else is around.

Ali brought in a couple of her animals and covered Matt with them.

Then this is what happens while Ali has the camera while Matt is doing who knows what.

Park City

We had a grand time at the outlet malls with the whole gang. The park seems to be where we always end up. Thanks, Danielle, Peggy and Kelly for taking my girls to play with yours.

Emily playing on the slides.

Oh, the many faces that Ali has. This seems to be her favorite to pull these days.

Emily, boy is she amused or what?

Darling Ellie.

Pineview

Our first boating trip of the year was a trip of firsts. It was our first trip out for the season, It was the first time the Heieies and Danielle and Ellie have come with us to Pineview, and it was also the first time Ali rode the tube without Matt or I. We had a great time and are so happy that they got to come with us.

Abby and Ali
Ryan and Kate on the tube. We finally got her out there after awhile and I think that she loved it. We also know that Ryan loved it.

Ali hanging out.

Abby, Ali and me swimming to cool off.

Abby and Ali on their tube ride.

Matt and Ali cruisin' in the tube.

Emily Chillaxin'

Ali and Emily waiting to take off.

The Gateway

The other night was another adventurous night with the whole gang at The Gateway.

We went and ate at McGraths and it was a hideously long wait. It took us 2 hours to eat, so by the time we were done all the stores were closed. The girls entertained us nicely with their funny conversation and flower modeling.

Check out those lovely flowers.

Our sweet little babies are all grown up. Abby is now 7 and Ali and Kate are both 5.
Ellie has also already turned 3 and Emily 2. My how time flies.

The whole gang. The 5 Musketeers.

The girls horsing around at dinner.

They were amusing themselves rather well. Abby taught Ali how to make a paper fan, and I think that it was the highlight of her night.

Peggy with the beautiful Hula Hibiscus flowers.

Danielle and Ellie.

Everyone was a little tense watiting for so long. It felt like forever.

Precious Ellie.